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Planning on getting the new iPhone 14? Here are the best credit cards to maximize your purchase
Credit CardsPlanning on getting the new iPhone 14? Here are the best credit cards to maximize your purchase
Brett Holzhauer • Wed, Sep 7 2022
Personal loans often have lower interest rates than credit cards — these are the best available now
LoansPersonal loans often have lower interest rates than credit cards — these are the best available now
Megan DeMatteo • Thu, Sep 8 2022
The best personal loans if you have bad credit but still need access to cash
LoansThe best personal loans if you have bad credit but still need access to cash
Trina Paul , Megan DeMatteo • Wed, Sep 21 2022
Credit Cards
The best 0% APR credit cards so you can finance your debt or make purchases interest-free 'til 2024
Brett Holzhauer
The best credit cards of October 2022
Benji Stawski
Here are the best 8 credit cards with welcome bonus offers of 100,000 points or more
Benji Stawski
Bilt Rewards wants to ease the sting of rent day by offering double points and other perks
Benji Stawski
What credit score do you need to get a Discover it Card?
Trina Paul
Loans
Looking for a personal loan that’s right for you? Use this tool to get matched with lenders today
Megan DeMatteo
Personal loans often have lower interest rates than credit cards — these are the best available now
Megan DeMatteo
The best personal loans if you have bad credit but still need access to cash
Trina Paul
Four million borrowers are now being excluded from student loan forgiveness
Brett Holzhauer
What student loan borrowers should do with their refunds from making pandemic-era payments
Brett Holzhauer
Mortgages
How to get your finances in order before applying for a mortgage
Jasmin Suknanan
5 of the best mortgage lenders to consider if you're buying a home in September 2022
Jasmin Suknanan
This graph can help you see if you're getting a good interest rate on a mortgage
Elizabeth Gravier
4 of the best mortgage lenders that don't charge origination fees
Jasmin Suknanan
What’s 'toxic debt?' An expert discusses red flags and tips to avoid expensive debt
Elizabeth Gravier
Banking
Here's how much money you should be saving from every paycheck
Lily Wolfson
If you prefer to bank in person, these are the best brick-and-mortar checking accounts of 2022
Alexandria White
Here are the best savings accounts for easy, in-person banking
Elizabeth Gravier
The Fed just raised interest rates again — you could see your savings account's APY increase
Brett Holzhauer
The 4 steps to finally switching banks for good—and possibly earning some easy cash
Jasmin Suknanan
Credit Monitoring
The best credit monitoring services that can help you spot fraud early
Alexandria White
Sky Blue Credit review: This service offers a customized approach to credit repair
Lily Wolfson
Is 800 a good credit score? Here's what to expect when you reach this number
Trina Paul
When did credit scores start? A brief look at the long history behind credit reporting
Trina Paul
Is your credit score accurate? Here's what you need to know, plus how to check it
Trina Paul
Investing
Members of Congress have been trading stocks for years — soon, 2 new ETFs will let you follow along
Brett Holzhauer
Getting your money right: How to diversify an investment portfolio to reduce risk and losses
Kristin O'Keeffe Merrick
Should I buy stocks now or wait? Two experts weigh in on the current market
Brett Holzhauer
Target-date funds: A hands-off investing approach to help you build wealth for retirement
Elizabeth Gravier
The year is half over — be sure to hit these financial milestones before the end of 2022
Brett Holzhauer
Resources
Talking about money can be difficult ⁠— Broke Millennial Author Erin Lowry on how to break the stigma
Trina Paul
Here are the best apps and websites for selling your stuff so you can make some extra cash
Trina Paul
This is how much it could cost to buy a house by 2030—and tips on how to start saving now
Jasmin Suknanan
Here's how much money 25-year-olds need to invest every month to become a millionaire
Jasmin Suknanan
Student loan debt forgiveness is approved, up to $20,000 per borrower — here's who qualifies
Brett Holzhauer
Personal Finance
Here’s why it's so important to start saving and investing in your 20s
Trina Paul
3 ways to avoid mindless spending so you can start buying things that actually matter to you
Jasmin Suknanan
These four free personal finance courses can set you up for financial success in three hours or less
Lily Wolfson
4 of the best budgeting apps that can help couples manage their money
Jasmin Suknanan
The top money transfer apps for sending money between friends, family and small businesses
Megan DeMatteo
Small Business
The best business checking accounts for solo entrepreneurs, small biz owners and more
Megan DeMatteo
5 benefits of small business credit cards to consider before opening an account
Alexandria White
Secure financing with these 9 types of small business loans
Alexandria White
These top small business cards can earn you up to 5X rewards on everyday expenses
Alexandria White
The best small biz loan options for startups, small businesses and solo entrepreneurs
Alexandria White
Taxes
Living in these 9 states means you don't pay income tax, but here's what to watch out for
Elizabeth Gravier
Can't afford to pay your taxes? Here are your options
Megan DeMatteo
Yes, you can pay taxes with a credit card—but should you?
Alexandria White
How to check the status of your tax refund
Megan DeMatteo
Best tax software of 2022: File fast and accurately, plus get your maximum refund
Alexandria White
Select: Tech And Tools
The best space heaters of 2022, according to Consumer Reports
The new Keurig makes café-style beverages
Bose launches QuietComfort II earbuds: What to know about the ANC headphones
How to shop for Wi-Fi routers
Do you need a video baby monitor?
Select: Wellness
Sweat with a personal trainer: Resistance band workout
Seasonal favorites: Fall candles
The best shampoos for every hair type
6 expert-recommended massage guns
The best shampoos for fine hair
Select: Explore
What experts want you to know about dog food
How to start indoor gardening
Expert shopping: Dorm storage solutions
How to safely trim your dog's nails
Vegetarian and vegan meal delivery services to try